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North Bay Children's Center-hamilton
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About this facility
Operating details and county context
Operating details
- Capacity
- 44 children
- Age range
- 2 years to 5 years
- Phone
- (415) 883-6222
- Address
- 5530 Nave Drive
- Licensed since
Marin County context
322*CCLD
Total facilities
2.1*CCLD
Avg citations
6.0*CCLD
Avg visits
1.1*CCLD
Avg complaint visits
*CCLD: California Community Care Licensing Division. Updated weekly. Last refresh .
Citations
1 citation on record
Every regulation cited on a CCLD inspection of this facility, sourced from the public record. Each row links to the visit’s inspector narrative.
What does Type A vs Type B mean?
Type A. Serious citation. Imminent or substantial risk to children. The regulator requires corrective action immediately and may impose a civil penalty.
Type B. Lower-severity citation. Corrective action required, no imminent risk. The regulator monitors compliance on the next visit.
- 101229Type B
101229 Responsibility for Providing Care and Supervision(a) The licensee shall provide care and supervision as necessary to meet the children's needs.(1) No child(ren) shall be left without the supervision of a teacher at any time, except as specified in Sections 101216.2(e)(1) and 101230(c)(1). Supervision shall include visual observation. This requirement is not met as evidenced by record reviews and interview. The facility self reported the incident of the child being left alone in the park during transition. This posed an immediate health and safety risk to child(ren) in care.
Inspection record
6 visits on record since 2021. Most recent on 2025-10-16.
4 routine inspections.
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- Other1 Type BRead inspector’s narrative
- OtherNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
- InspectionNo citationsRead inspector’s narrative
1 citation across the record on file
Nearby
Other licensed daycares in Novato
FAQ
Common questions about this facility
Is North Bay Children's Center-hamilton licensed in California?
Yes, North Bay Children's Center-hamilton is currently licensed in California. It has been licensed since 2020.
How many citations does North Bay Children's Center-hamilton have?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton has 1 citation on record: 1 Type B citation. It has received 6 visits (4 inspections, 2 other visits).
When was North Bay Children's Center-hamilton last inspected?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton was last inspected on October 16, 2025 (about 7 months ago). California CCLD typically inspects licensed childcare facilities annually or following a complaint.
What type of childcare is North Bay Children's Center-hamilton?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton is a Child Care Center (CCC), which is a facility-based program typically serving larger groups of children with multiple staff members with a licensed capacity of 44 children. It is located in Novato, Marin County, California.
How does North Bay Children's Center-hamilton compare to other daycares in Marin County?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton has 1 citations, which is below the county average of 2.1 citations per facility. There are 322 licensed childcare facilities in Marin County.
Does North Bay Children's Center-hamilton have any serious violations?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton has no Type A (serious) citations. All 1 citation on record are Type B, which are less serious regulatory violations.
What ages does North Bay Children's Center-hamilton serve?
North Bay Children's Center-hamilton serves children from age 2 to age 5. It has a licensed capacity of 44 children.
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